7.—(1) This paragraph applies within the territorial sea to and in relation to any energy structure or activities connected with or preparatory to—
(a)the exploitation of those areas for the production of energy from water or wind,
(b)the exploration of such areas with a view to, or in connection with, the production of energy from water or wind, or
(c)the operation of a cable for transmitting electricity from an energy structure.
(2) In this paragraph “energy structure” means a fixed or floating structure or machine, other than a vessel, which is, or is to be, or has been, used for producing energy from water or wind.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 7 in operation at 19.12.2016, see reg. 1